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Aston Carter Cosmetic Buyer in Holtsville, New York
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Buyer in Suffolk County, NY!
We are seeking a highly skilled Buyer with strong experience in import purchasing and forecasting.
The ideal candidate will have excellent Excel skills, including proficiency with VLOOKUP, and the ability to analyze data in spreadsheets.
Established in 1948, our family-owned business has been serving the professional beauty industry with integrity, dedication, and innovation for over 75 years.
We are proud to be the largest supplier of wholesale, professional beauty supplies to distributors and beauty schools around the nation.
Top 3 Must-Haves:
Import Purchasing Experience: Minimum 3 years’ experience with import purchasing.
Excel Proficiency: Must be proficient in Excel, including using formulas and VLOOKUP.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze demand activity and planned inventory replenishment.
Responsibilities:
Analyze demand activity and planned inventory replenishment for both domestic and import items using the SX system.
Prepare and process purchase orders and requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment.
Review orders and items on purchase orders, Proforma Invoices, Commercial Invoices, and Packing Lists to ensure accuracy.
Expedite items and orders to ensure on-time delivery and avoid backorders.
Track items and orders coming from overseas.
Work cross-functionally with warehouse, accounts payable, and credit departments on shortages, damages, and defectives to resolve issues with suppliers for credits and returns.
Own all aspects of data for items ordered, including initial item setup, managing MOQs, and pricing updates throughout the item lifecycle.
Skills & Qualifications:
Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience with import purchasing.
Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
Experience in both international and domestic logistics is preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Proficient in Excel, including using formulas and Vlookup.
Analytical Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Personal Attributes:
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time to meet deadlines.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
Full medical insurance is paid for (Copay, Surgeries, ect.)401k with 4% match that you can contribute to after 1 year of working there5 PTO days year 1, 10 PTO year 2, 15 PTO year 556 hours of sick time3-4% raise every year based on performance
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Holtsville,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2025.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.